I made a decision this year to try to keep all vining vegetables out of my garden. Last summer we went to Michigan for Fourth of July week and when I came home my cucumbers and squash had taken over the world in the garden. There was literally no ground to walk on that wasn't … Continue reading Cucumber trellis
Month: July 2017
On the Road with Wendell Berry
"Neither nature nor people alone can produce human sustenance, but only the two together, culturally wedded. [...] as many people as possible should share in the ownership of he land and thus be bound to it by economic interest, by the investment of love and work, by family loyalty, by memory and tradition. [...] the … Continue reading On the Road with Wendell Berry
Michigan Farm Fresh
We are visiting our little lakehouse in Northern Michigan for the weekend. Even when we travel we like to eat good local food. I have a small but healthy herb garden behind the house to add flavor to the veggies and other products we get at the farmers markets. Northern Michigan is a ripe with … Continue reading Michigan Farm Fresh
Queen Anne’s Lace pickin’ time
Most of the flowers I pick to make jelly are spring bloomers. There's one mid-summer delight though, that comes along mid- to late-July here in southern Ohio: Queen Anne's Lace. It is a lovely, delicate flower in the carrot family that pops up on roadsides and open fields everywhere. I called my neighbor Rita … Continue reading Queen Anne’s Lace pickin’ time
A Magical Twilight
It was a steamy twilight here on State Route 222 tonight. It is so humid that a misty haze hung low over the earth as I walked the dog. We have to walk late so she doesn't keel over from the heat and tonight made me think we should always go late. Something about twilight, … Continue reading A Magical Twilight
Watermelon for the Whole Family
We got a big beautiful watermelon from a friend this week so I cut up a bunch of it for an appetizer at family dinner. After dinner there was still a large portion of watermelon left so I made Watermelon Salad with Fresh Mint and Feta for myself as a snack. Here's how to make … Continue reading Watermelon for the Whole Family
Kale with Craisins and Walnuts
I had a great day at the farmer's market. There was a lot of traffic and we sold a lot. Thanks to everyone who stopped by! I came home with one bag of kale and one onion left, and I wanted to use them for dinner so they wouldn't go to waste. The result was … Continue reading Kale with Craisins and Walnuts
Farmer’s Market Today
Come out to see me today at the New Richmond Farmer's Market and Vintage Flea. It's at the corner of Walnut and Center Streets, 10:30-2:30. I brought my usual selection of canned goods (jams, jellies, foraged flower jellies) and herb-infused vinegars. I am offering 5 kinds of bread today: country white, country white with chia … Continue reading Farmer’s Market Today
New Blog
I am back to blogging and glad you found me and my new WordPress site. Hint-Hint... Click the post title above ("New Blog") to read the full post.
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